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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2021
Ampelmann Holding B.v., Delft, NL;
Adrianus Huibert De Ruiter, Delft, NL;
Jan Van Der Tempel, Delft, NL;
Ampelmann Holding B. V., Delft, NL;
Abstract
Device for forming a temporary support structure for maintenance crew for a blade of a wind turbine, the device comprising a sleeve configured to surround the blade, at least a longitudinal section thereof, wherein the sleeve comprises at least one inflatable part which is changeable between a deflated state and an inflated state when the sleeve surrounds the blade, wherein in the deflated state the sleeve is movable with respect to the blade for positioning the sleeve with respect to the blade, wherein in the inflated state the sleeve is configured to clamp the sleeve with respect to the blade, wherein, at least in the inflated state, the sleeve is configured to form a support structure along the blade for supporting maintenance crew for the blade thereon.